Join one of our upcoming Indian Head Massage Trainings. 

• November 16th and 17th 2025 in Wellington. Location 20 mins outside Wellington City. Address: 78 Takarau Gorge Rd, Ohariu, Wellington. ( Sunday Full Day & Monday 1/2 day  ) 
• December 12th and 13th 2025 in Tairua Township, Coromandel. ( Friday 1/2 Day and Saturday full day ) 
• February 13th & 14th in Tairua Township, Coromandel. ( For couples full Day Friday and 1/2 Day Saturday )

Private Group Option: Do you have a group of friends or family interested in learning Indian Head Massage for self-care and to support one another with relaxation, healing, and a little massage bliss? You can arrange a private group training with Mary Jo — a fun, nourishing way to learn together while deepening connection and well-being. To enquire, email Trainer Mary Jo HERE, and discover more about her at the bottom of this page.

Scroll down for more information on this training package and how to book your space. 

​Learn to give Indian Head Massage to your clients, family or friends on a regular chair or/ & on a massage table.  Training: Sunday 9.30am-6pm and Monday 9.30am - 1.30pm approx. 
 
What is included in the Training?: 

• A printed manual
• Personalised instruction on specific massage techniques for upper back, shoulders, neck, arms, scalp/head and face
• A gentle Yoga posture clinic for therapist self-care and best alignment practices. 
• Access to the online Vibrant Wellness Academy continued learning portal with videos and resources to practice along wit
• A printed certificate of successful completion with your picture on it to place on your wall. ​
• Tea and Snacks 
• A fun, memorable and invaluable experience. 

Who is this training for?

This course is perfect for anyone curious about the art of massage and wishing to support the well-being of family and friends. You’ll learn how to promote relaxation, calm the nervous system, and ease muscle tension and headaches through gentle, restorative techniques.

The Indian Head Massage Training is also an excellent complement for hairdressers, massage therapists, and wellness enthusiasts looking to expand their skills and offerings.
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You’re welcome to join simply as a personal growth and self-care retreat, giving yourself time to unwind, learn, and reconnect with your own sense of calm and balance.

This training welcomes parents and children / teenagers to take this training together to support connection and the mutual focus on embracing healing gifts through touch and presence. So far the youngest to take this training was 9 years old with her mum. 

Cost & Payment options. 

Investment :

• Early Bird $480 paid before October 31st in full or with a deposit of $180
• Regular Price $555 
• 1 x Adult and 1 x child under 18yrs booking together $680 with early bird and $750 standard price after Oct 31st. 
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• Payment options:  Bank Transfer N.Z. or Credit Card Link via Stripe HERE. 
• Bank Account Name: Vibrant Wellness 
• ​Bank Account Number: 02-0876-0261352-000
• REF: Name  IHM.  NOv2025
• ​Please Complete The Training Registration form HERE

About your Massage Instructor Mary Jo

Mary Jo is the founder of Vibrant Wellness Academy, a visionary educator and holistic practitioner with over 15 years+ of hands-on experience in massage, bodywork, and transformational wellness.

She began her journey in 2010 when she opened her first holistic day spa, Mountain View Massage, which went on to become Hanmer Springs’ No. 1 Rated Day Spa on TripAdvisor. Together with her husband Steve, she later co-created Vibrant Living Retreat — a sanctuary devoted to relaxation, rejuvenation, and conscious living.

Since launching Vibrant Wellness Academy in 2017, Mary Jo has been sharing her unique blend of intuitive massage, postural awareness, and energy medicine to empower others in developing both professional skill and soulful confidence.

Her teaching style is warm, inspiring, and deeply practical — combining right- and left-brain learning so that students not only understand massage, but also feel its rhythm, intention, and healing power.
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Mary Jo is passionate about helping people reconnect with the innate wisdom of their own hands, hearts, and presence — guiding each participant to discover that touch, when offered with care and mindfulness, becomes medicine for both giver and receiver.